St Philips Chambers has a long-established reputation as the ‘
top set in the Midlands’ when it comes to property disputes and hosts
‘a number of able barristers’ with expertise in this field. With broad experience covering boundary disputes as well as claims concerning easements and restrictive covenants, among other areas,
Michelle Caney heads the real estate team in chambers. She is noted particularly for her recent involvement in high-profile litigation proceedings concerning claims for possession against persons unknown arising out of protest encampments at various universities.
John Aldis’ experience covers boundary disputes as well as adverse possession claims and claims concerning easements.
Jonathan Gale recently acted for the claimant in
Clapham v Narga, a Leicestershire boundary dispute heard in the Court of Appeal that considered the relationship between adverse possession and overriding interests in registered land where title had been extinguished prior to first registration. John Randall KC retired in April 2025 after 44 years at the Bar, and Anthony Verduyn ceased practising in December 2024 and now exclusively offers mediation services.
